Even though some stress is good, trying to live through constant levels of high stress is very challenging. When it comes to our financial situation, if our money isn’t adding up like we expected, that can be tough to deal with. Add on something like unemployment or a big expense, and our finances can become a major struggle. In this episode, we discuss some reasons why money may stress us out. Then, we highlight some ways we can deal with financial stress in a healthy manner. 

1. Stay positive. God will take care of you (Psalm 37:25)
2. Prioritize. It’s impossible to accomplish everything all at once.
3. Pause. Don’t get swept up by the rat race.
4. Parler (French for “speak” or “talk”) about your financial situation with someone you trust.
5. Pray, because that’s how we can find peace among the stress (Phil 4:7)

Episode Resources

• Bountiful episode about communicating with your spouse about money: https://thelightnetwork.tv/bountifuls2e8/
• Bountiful episode about communicating about money in general: https://thelightnetwork.tv/bountifuls1e5/
• Bountiful episode about the benefits of talking about money: https://thelightnetwork.tv/bountifuls8e10/
• Bountiful episode about prioritizing financial goals: https://thelightnetwork.tv/bountifuls9e1/
• https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress